On Friday nights in Jewish homes worldwide, families sing "Shalom Aleikhem," welcoming celestial visitors in an ancient ritual that bridges the divine and human realms. Jack Riemer's English translation of this foundational hymn preserves its mystical essence while opening its meaning to contemporary English-speaking worshippers. Through direct translation methods, Riemer maintains the original Hebrew text's four-verse architecture, each addressing ministering angels who descend from above. The translation retains signature linguistic patterns, including the repeated invocation "Angels from on high" and the consistent reference to God as "the King of kings, The Holy One, blessed be He." The hymn's narrative progression unfolds deliberately - from the initial angelic welcome, through their peaceful entry, to receiving their blessing, and finally bidding them farewell. Riemer's rendering successfully captures both the ceremonial gravity and devotional intimacy of the original text while preserving its theological significance within Conservative Judaism. This translation work advances scholarly understanding of Jewish liturgical translation practices and illuminates how traditional religious texts can be thoughtfully adapted for modern worship contexts.